Gonadorelin is used
to test how well the hypothalamus and the pituitary glands are working
. It is also used to cause ovulation (release of an egg from the ovary) in women who do not have regular ovulation and menstrual periods because the hypothalamus gland does not release enough GnRH.
Does gonadorelin increase testosterone?
Gonadorelin helps increase sperm count in men as well as
increased testosterone production
. It also helps with testicular atrophy, or otherwise known as testicular shrinkage. Gonadorelin assists with sperm volume and sperm count as well.
What is gonadorelin injection used for?
Gonadorelin is used by
women who are missing menstrual periods due to low levels
of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). It may be used as part of female infertility treatment. This medication provides GnRH that the body needs for the growth and release of mature eggs from the ovaries (ovulation).
How long does it take gonadorelin to work?
Treatment With Gonadorelin via Lutrepulse Pump
Men who are not producing sperm may also be treated with a Lutrepulse pump. The pump delivers a measured dose every 90 minutes over a period of weeks. After treatment starts, in women, it usually takes
two to three weeks
for ovulation to occur.
Does gonadorelin cause weight gain?
Get medical help right away if you develop the following side effects: severe pain or swelling in the lower abdominal (pelvic) area, severe nausea/vomiting, diarrhea,
sudden/rapid weight gain
, difficulty breathing or decreased urination. Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor.
Does gonadorelin need to be refrigerated?
Fertagyl is available in a concentration of 43 mcg/mL gonadorelin (as gonadorelin acetate) pH adjusted with sodium phosphate (monobasic and dibasic). Fertagyl is supplied in multi-dose vials containing 20 mL and 100 mL of sterile solution. STORAGE, HANDLING, AND DISPOSAL:
Keep refrigerated: 2°-8°C (36°-46°F)
.
What is Factrel?
Factrel (gonadorelin hydrochloride) is
a synthetic form of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) used to test how well the hypothalamus and pituitary glands are working
. The brand name Factrel is discontinued, but generic versions may be available.
Where do you inject gonadorelin?
Gonadorelin is injected
into a vein or under the skin
using an infusion pump, as directed by your doctor. If you are using this medication at home, learn all preparation and usage instructions from your health care professional and the medication package.
What happens if you take too much gonadorelin?
An overdose of gonadorelin is unlikely to threaten life. Notify
your doctor immediately
or call an emergency room or poison control center for advice if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of a gonadorelin overdose are not known.
Is Kisspeptin a hormone?
Kisspeptin describes a
family of peptide hormones
of varying amino acid length cleaved from the product of the KISS1 gene in primates (including humans) and the Kiss1 gene in non-primates.
How often should you take Gonadorelin?
Adults—5 microgram (mcg) injected by the pump into a vein or under the skin slowly over 1 minute,
every ninety minutes for twenty-one days
. As determined by doctor, dose may be changed slowly, decreased to 1 mcg or increased to 20 mcg if needed.
What does LH do for females?
In women, LH
helps control the menstrual cycle
. It also triggers the release of an egg from the ovary. This is known as ovulation. LH levels quickly rise just before ovulation.
What is another name for interstitial cell stimulating hormone?
Also called
LH
, luteinizing hormone, and lutropin.
What are the side effects of HCG?
Side effects have also been reported with the HCG diet and include
fatigue, irritability, restlessness, depression, fluid buildup (edema)
, and swelling of the breasts in boys and men (gynecomastia). Another serious concern is the risk of blood clots forming and blocking blood vessels (thromboembolism).
Does GnRH cause weight loss?
Although some studies have demonstrated weight gain resulted from GnRH agonist therapy,[6,7,11,12] some studies concluded that
therapy has no effect on body mass index
(BMI). [13,14] Unlike these studies, two studies demonstrated a decrease in BMI with GnRH agonist therapy.
Is gonadorelin a growth hormone?
Purpose. Recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) has been widely used to treat short stature. However, there are some concerns that growth hormone treatment may induce skeletal maturation and early onset of puberty.
